This book is intended for "advanced" students of grammar. That is, people with a basic comprehension of the elements of the English language, or what are also known as "parts of speech." Here is a quick test to find out if it is right for you. The meaning and some examples of all of these terms should be familiar to you so far:Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adverb, Adjective, Capitalization, Punctuation, Preposition, Plural, Possessive, Conjunction, Tense, and Subject/Verb Agreement....

At only 5,000 words, this book quickly and succinctly explains the logic and best practices for strategizing, organizing, and composing a college-level essay, regardless of the topic area. Great for students and Professionals alike. Breaks down rhetorical form into its key components. Become more engaging, more interesting, more relevant. From idea creation, and articulation, to planning and execution, also includes tips and tricks for rewriting and revision.Written by a long-time ...

An evil schoolteacher keeps her 3rd grade students in line by killing their pet hamsters when they misbehave. That is, until one heroic student decides to take action and attempt a rescue!

Literary young adult collection of humorous short fiction in which adolescent heroes conquer such diabolical foes as the the Robosaurus, a sadistic teacher, a mysterious rusted can, and a preternatural kickball villain.

Filled with humorous, Lovecraft-spoofing humor, where the cats wind up getting the best of the human, despite his malicious intentions! Perfectly appropriate for animal lovers of all kinds!

Jack Mosey is in a predicament--he's underwater on his mortgage and the best option his broker suggests is donation of his eyes. Not to worry, prosthetic eyes almost as good as the original can replace them. Told through a series of letters exchanged between the two, Jack Mosey is slowly convinced to donate more and more of his sensory organs, until he at last finds his humanity slipping away as he embraces his new cyborg identity. 4000 words.

A disillusioned psychologist finds himself facing a growing and insidious trend--the latest mental health craze involves drilling a hole in one's head for "enlightenment" and mental salvation. Trepanation as popular culture. Meanwhile, his marriage is falling apart and his best friend is losing his mind as well. 4300 Words.

An intrepid band of former deep-sea fishermen become astronauts in order to solve the world's energy crisis. A journey to Jupiter's moon, Calisto, turns up an extraterrestrial creature with a metabolic body temperature in the thousands of degrees--capturing it won't be easy. 6500 words

In this bizarre story, we find an apprentice kidnapper lurking a high school parking lot looking for prized cheerleaders to capture and ransom to aliens.

Do you want to understand and use more idioms in English? This easy-to-use ebook presents common idioms used in English today. Short texts, funny cartoons and clear definitions help you understand the idioms and see how to use them. Quick review exercises help you remember them. This practical and entertaining ebook is suitable for intermediate and advanced learners.FeaturesOver 140 of the most common English idioms.Short texts show how the idioms are used in everyday...

As you improve your English skills and your grammar understanding advances, you will discover that building your vocabulary is the key to becoming an excellent speaker of English. This book will help you improve your vocabulary. A strong vocabulary not only helps you express your ideas, but helps you impress people around you with your understanding of the language.

Previously published as part of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.Online sensation Grammar Girl makes punctuation fun and easy in Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911.Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad punctuation—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. A couple of years ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes...